Overview

Two students in the West Bank are forced to return home to Gaza, where their love defies tradition. To reach his lover, Qays graffitis poetry across town. A modern retelling of the famous ancient Sufi parable Majnun Layla.

Cast

Maisa Abd Elhadi, Qais Nashif, Yosef Abu Wardeh, Amer Khalil, Jihad Al-Khattib, Basel Husseini, Najwa Mubarki, Suhell Nafar

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What is "Habibi" about?

Two students in the West Bank are forced to return home to Gaza, where their love defies tradition. To reach his lover, Qays graffitis poetry across town. A modern retelling of the famous ancient Sufi parable Majnun Layla.

When was "Habibi" released?

Habibi was released in 2011.

Who stars in "Habibi"?

The cast includes Maisa Abd Elhadi, Qais Nashif, Yosef Abu Wardeh, Amer Khalil.